Best Pick-Up Truck for less than $3k?

[magikof7]

Dodge all the way. I had an 04 Laramie. That truck was a workhorse. LOVED it.
It can have trouble with Tierods but if you buy used and an older model chances are the previous owner has already dealt with that. I had to have them done on the 04 this year.
Hauling trailers, a Jet boat, over loaded dump trips. it never failed me.

I gave it to my Dad a few months ago after getting the New Longhorn. He said its the best vehicle he has owned. (besides his camero of course) He is a Mechanic and says so far Dodge is the better vehicle. Ford is made to break and super expensive in parts.
he was considering a Tacoma before I gave him my truck.